Method Suicide via Chloroform?

[JoJo4673]

So I found a bottle of chloroform in a warehouse that my Dad manages. Would it be possible to tie something like a plastic bag over my head and knock myself out with the chloroform? Or is that only in movies?

 

[Sensei]

I've considered this method too, but haven't been able to obtain pure chloroform. I've read that if you drench a piece of cloth in chloroform, lie down on your back, and put it over your mouth, it's game over. However, this is anecdotal and I don't know if it's true. There are many unknown variables.

 

[MaybeMaybeKnot]

Your best bet is to drink a couple ounces of it.

 

[Sensei]

Your best bet is to drink a couple ounces of it.

A very small amount is needed, so perhaps it's possible to keep it down with an antiemetic. Some substances are deadlier when inhaled and others when ingested; I suspect that in this particular case, it's deadlier to inhale it. After all, the usual cause of death is respiratory depression. Also, I suspect that you lose consciousness faster if you inhale it. I'm just guessing, though, so don't take it for fact.

 

[MaybeMaybeKnot]

A very small amount is needed, so perhaps it's possible to keep it down with an antiemetic. Some substances are deadlier when inhaled and others when ingested; I suspect that in this particular case, it's deadlier to inhale it. After all, the usual cause of death is respiratory depression. Also, I suspect that you lose consciousness faster if you inhale it. I'm just guessing, though, so don't take it for fact.

1.6 ounces was what the wiki listed as fatal. Inhaling is probably more pleasant. If I had the means, I'd probably do both.

 

[EmptyArms]

A google search will give you your answers very quickly. Sounds very nasty to ingest.

 

[Egddios]

So I found a bottle of chloroform in a warehouse that my Dad manages. Would it be possible to tie something like a plastic bag over my head and knock myself out with the chloroform? Or is that only in movies?

Had been reading about and researching Chloroform suicide earlier today, here's a link to a story from 2007, a man ended his life using a chloroform soaked rag (inhaling) and a plastic bag over his head:

'Depressed' accountant in chloroform suicide

A young accountant committed suicide by forcing himself to inhale chloroform, after work collegues had made jibes about him not making coffee in the office

www.dailymail.co.uk

From the DM article:

The court heard he placed a strip of material soaked in the substance under his nose, before putting a plastic bag over his head to ensure none of the chemical vapours could escape. Pathologist Dr John McCarthy said: "Just a casual look on the internet shows that it is possible to find all the methodology to do this very easily."

Unlike it's portrayal in most movies/TV shows, one needs to inhale Chloroform for approximately 5 minutes (not seconds) to pass out/lose consciousness. It is a colorless, sweet-smelling, dense liquid according to the Wiki.

Also surprisingly easy to order online, at least in the US.

 

[Y78]

IM NOT SUJESTING ANYTIHING BUT AS MUCH IS I KNOW IF YOU HAVE PURE CHLOROFORM YOU INHALE IT AND COLLAPSE IMIDITALY ITS SHOULD WORK
ITS USED TO MAKE PPL ASLEEP SO NO REASON ITS NOT WORKS
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